American Lit Basic Vocab

3. A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
4. Words for American Literature
7. A narrative that uses characters and events to symbolize a deeper moral or political meaning.
9. A character or force in conflict with the protagonist, often creating obstacles.
11. A literary movement emphasizing emotion, nature, and individualism, often as a reaction to realism.
12. A literary movement that aims to depict life accurately without idealization.
14. A recurring element or pattern in a literary work that has symbolic significance.
15. The choice of words and phrases in speech or writing, which can influence the tone and meaning.
16. The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

1. The point of view from which a story is told, influencing how events are perceived.
2. The main character in a literary work, often facing a central conflict.
5. The circumstances or background information surrounding a literary work that helps in understanding its meaning.
6. The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in literature.
8. A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a surprising or humorous twist.
10. Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.
13. The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.